If you think you don’t need to take a pre-workout supplement before you hit the weights, the track, or a HIIT circuit, well, you’re right. You don’t need a pre-workout for performance. But taking a ... Continue Reading
A New Queen — Jennifer Dorie Wins 2021 Bikini Olympia
During the pre-judging for the 2021 Bikini Olympia in Orlando, FL, it was clear that Jennifer Dorie, Lauralie Chapados, and former Olympia Champion Ashley Kaltwasser were at the top of the scorecards. They ... Continue Reading
Three-Peat — Chris Bumstead Wins 2021 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2021 Olympia weekend is underway in Orlando, FL. Spectators gathered to see if anyone could take the Classic Physique Olympia throne from two-time defending champion Chris Bumstead in the Classic ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos is the First-Ever Wellness Olympia Champion
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 20 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the freshly-minted Women's Wellness division. Spectators in Orlando, FL gathered to watch the ... Continue Reading
And Still — Sarah Villegas Wins the 2021 Women’s Physique Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 14 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Women's Physique division. During the Friday night finals, Spectators in Orlando, FL were ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Back Squats of All Time (in Competition)
Regarded as one of the big three lifts in powerlifting, the back squat is a notorious marker of an athlete's strength. The glutes, quads, back, and core all join forces to support a barbell loaded with a ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Programs for All Experience Levels
Flip open any muscle mag and you’ll easily find a bodybuilding routine championed by someone with a Herculean physique that is guaranteed to get you to their level. It can be tempting to follow in the ... Continue Reading
Change Up Your Leg Day With These 10 Unique Squat Variations
Squats are a foundational strength movement for every lifter and athlete. While variations like the back squat and front squat are staples of most training programs, other lesser-known squat variations can ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Programs — Understanding the Difference
When it comes to slinging weight and getting huge, bodybuilding and powerlifting are the two training methods at the forefront of every conversation. In order to excel at either goal, putting as many eggs ... Continue Reading
The 212 Division at the 2021 Olympia is Stacked. Here’s Who to Watch
Since seven-time 212 Olympia champion Flex Lewis retired from the division in 2018, 212 has been one of the most competitive IFBB Pro League divisions at the elite level. Since Lewis ' exit, two different ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Grip Strength You Should Give a Damn About
When it comes to building muscle, everyone focuses on the arms and chest. Probably no one gives a damn about their hands, but take a second to think about how misguided that is. Your hands allow you to ... Continue Reading
Keep Your Eyes on These 6 Athletes at the 2021 Ms. Olympia
The Ms. Olympia contest was disbanded in 2014 due to falling ticket sales. However, the contest returned in 2020 and saw a new champion crowned — American Andrea Shaw. Thanks in part to promoter and new ... Continue Reading
CrossFit’s Statistics Mastermind (w/ Chad Schroeder)
Today I’m talking to my friend Chad Schroeder, the CrossFit Games Lead of Sport Statistics. Chad has been working on the stats side of fitness for nearly a decade, from unlikely beginnings as a volunteer ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Manual Resistance Exercises to Help You Build Muscle Anywhere
Whether you’re battling back from injury, lack the home gym of your dreams, or are just sick and tired of slinging dumbbells, sometimes you need an alternative to weight training. While it can be hard to ... Continue Reading
6 Classic Physique Competitors to Watch at the 2021 Olympia
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the 2021 Olympia contest will occur in Orlando, FL. It will feature 11 bodybuilding divisions and some of the greatest physiques that currently grace the globe. Classic Physique is a ... Continue Reading
The Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training for Beginners
If you're new to the gym, you've probably seen them being pressed, pulled, or swung around. The kettlebell is an amazing tool for building muscle, burning fat, and developing cardiovascular fitness and ... Continue Reading
The True Story of Eugen Sandow’s Wrestling Match With a Lion
There's a peculiar link between strongman and combat sports. You may immediately think of the Sept. 18, 2021, boxing match featuring 2018 World Strongest Man (WSM) winner, Hafthor Björnsson and arm ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants Classic Physique to Be as Big as Open Bodybuilding
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger and Open bodybuilding competitor Cedric McMillan provided commentary during the judging of the Classic Physique division at the 2021 Arnold Classic on ... Continue Reading
10 Lateral Raise Variations for Big & Broad Shoulders
Bigger shoulders have probably been on your physique wishlist since you picked up your first dumbbell in high school. Broad shoulders not only help you look strong, but a stronger pair of delts can help to ... Continue Reading
He’s Strongman’s T-Rex (with Evan Singleton)
Today I’m talking to strongman athlete Evan Singleton. Also known by his nickname T-Rex, Evan is relatively new to strongman, having discovered the sport around three years ago. But in the short time ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tamara Walcott Deadlifts All-Time Women’s Raw World Record of 288.5 Kilograms (636 Pounds)
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Showdown in Kansas City, MO, was filled to the brim with world record performances. Joe Sullivan smashed his all-time raw squat world record in the ... Continue Reading
How Much Caffeine Do You Need to Get Your Best Workout? (Brought to You by Kaged Muscle)
How you prepare for a training session can be just as important as the actual work you put in, in the gym. To get the most out of your time in the iron paradise, pre-workout supplements are the way to go. ... Continue Reading
Four Big Benefits of the Toes to Bar
Have you ever watched the CrossFit Games and wondered how athletes like Tia-Clair Toomey not only achieve their six-packs but also the abdominal strength that comes with it? A part of it is due to eating ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Totals 1005.5KG at 90KG for Raw All-Time World Record
On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, powerlifter John Haack had the performance of his career. At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Showdown 2021 in Kansas City, MO, Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms, or ... Continue Reading